LOCATION
San Diego Art Institute
1439 El Prado
Located in Balboa Park - House of Charm
San Diego, CA 92101
HOURS
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 12-4 P.M.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Day
ADMISSION
Pay What You Can!
Admission is free for all thanks to a grant from the Legler Benbough Foundation.
Donations at the door are an option and greatly valued.
COVID GUIDELINES
Updated June 15, 2021
It is recommended for visitors to wear a mask. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals in indoor public settings. Do not enter if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Wash your hands frequently. Restrooms are open to the public and hand sanitizer is available. No food or drink in the gallery.
During classes, workshops and art activities for children: When there are active classes with children (17 and under) at our facility, you must wear a mask at all times whether indoors and outdoors. Children must wear masks at all times.
ACCESSIBILITY
SDAI is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible.
Handicapped parking is available in the Alcazar Parking Lot located behind our building, The House of Charm.
PARKING
Nearby parking can be found in the Alcazar and Organ Pavilion lots in Balboa Park. Handicapped parking is available in both lots.
Valet service at the Prado is available Tuesday - Friday between 5 P.M. and 11 P.M., Saturday - Sunday between 10 P.M. and 11 P.M.
DIRECTIONS
(PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)
Bus - Take the Number 7 Bus towards 69th & University and get off at Park Bl & Village Pl. The San Diego Art Institute is approximately a 6 minute walk from the Bus stop.
Trolley - Take the Trolley to City College Trolley Station. From there you can take the Number 7 Bus and follow the directions above.
DIRECTIONS
(DRIVING)
From I-5 N, take Laurel Street exit and continue onto Laurel Street (East) until it turns into El Prado. Cross the bridge into Balboa Park.
From I-5 S, take 6th Avenue exit and turn right. Turn right onto El Prado. Cross the bridge into Balboa Park.
SDAI is located on the right hand side in the House Of Charm, past the Museum of Man and Alcazar Garden.